Chris Athens Masters

Apple Music has announced that Drake was their most streamed artist globally in 2025.

He continues to hold the record as the all-time leader in streams on the platform.

De La Soul "Cabin In The Sky"
Mastered here in Texas by yours truly.😍

Thanks Aubrey!

Drake's second studio album 'Take Care' is now officially certified diamond.

It becomes his first album to reach this milestone.

Drake just added 16 new RIAA certifications to his catalog, including six diamond plaques.

His newest diamond honors include “Nice for What,” “The Motto,” “Headlines,” “Passionfruit,” “Nonstop,” and his 2011 album 'Take Care.'⁠
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Earlier this year, “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had” joined the diamond ranks, bringing Drake’s total to 15 diamond-certified songs and underscoring his two-decade dominance in music.⁠
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(via Billboard)

1.57 billion in September!

🚨Drake had 1.57 billion Spotify streams in September, leading rappers for the 8th month straight.

Pat was a friend and a unique human being. i’m proud to have mastered several records for him over the years thanks to his trusted producer/engineer Mr Kirk Yano.

Pat Martino was an American jazz guitarist known for his fluid technique, warm tone, and deep harmonic knowledge. Born in Philadelphia, he began playing professionally as a teenager, influenced by Wes Montgomery and Jimmy Smith’s organ trios. By the 1960s, he became a leading figure in soul jazz, recording classic albums like El Hombre and Joyous Lake.

In the 1980s, Martino suffered a near-fatal brain aneurysm that left him with severe amnesia, forcing him to relearn the guitar from scratch. His remarkable recovery became a symbol of resilience and dedication. He returned to performing and teaching, continuing to inspire generations of guitarists with his artistry and perseverance.

This is my pal kevin G. he’s an awesome producer and engineer. his mixes and production sound incredible. he has a lot to show you! this is gonna be a great learning opportunity!

Masterclass with Multiplatinum awarded Kevin Gutierrez

No way! I can't stop laughing.

Be right back, off to buy some parachute pants 👍

Godspeed your soul D’Angelo. RIP

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I find this very sexy.

k.d. lang with "Crying" in tribute to Roy Orbison k.d. lang gives a heart-stopping rendition of “Crying” in a dramatic tribute to Roy Orbison at the Universal Amphitheater on February 24, 1990. Her voice soa...

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WCA #465 with Chris Athens – Working Class Audio WCA #465 with Chris Athens November 13, 2023 Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicYouTubeSpotify WCA #465 with Chris Athens – Mastering, Burning Out, Health, Outworking Others, Remote Rigs, and a Girl From Texas My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Col...